New Bern, NC – Scattered thunderstorms are developing this afternoon across parts of eastern North Carolina, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions for commuters and residents.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Newport/Morehead City, storms have already formed between Jacksonville and New Bern and are expected to continue through at least 6 p.m. Wednesday. The activity is being fueled by an active seabreeze front along the coast.
Forecasters say the strongest storms are likely within a broad corridor highlighted in the latest NWS radar update, stretching from Jacksonville to Morehead City, New Bern, and toward the Outer Banks. The storms may bring very heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, minor flooding, and gusty winds.
The NWS warns drivers to use caution on area highways, where sudden downpours could reduce visibility and create ponding on roads. Outdoor activities are also at risk due to lightning strikes, a leading weather-related hazard in the region during late summer.
Residents across Onslow, Carteret, and Craven counties are urged to monitor conditions closely through the evening as more storms may redevelop.
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